Despite your sincere efforts, your children can still find their way into dangerous situations. This includes wandering onto someone else’s property where there is a hazard. Beyond expected bumps and bruises, certain scenarios can result in serious injuries that...
Beware of holiday injury risks
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and quality time spent with loved ones. However, amid all the merriment and festivities, you should remain aware of potential holiday injury risks that could dampen your holiday spirit. By being mindful and taking...
Hazardous stair conditions that can result in injuries
Imagine something so mundane, like stairs, causing some of the most serious injuries. Stair accidents are common causes of premises liability lawsuits, which can be successful upon making a solid connection between a victim’s injury and the hazardous conditions of the...
How to protect your home from potential premises liability issues
Your home should be a safe haven, not just for you but for anyone who steps onto your property. As a homeowner, you have a responsibility to ensure that visitors do not get hurt due to dangerous conditions on your premises. Failure to do so might expose you to...
What to do after a car accident
Car accidents are an unfortunate but real threat during your Mississippi commute. Knowing what to do ahead of time can save you from making snap decisions under extreme stress. 1. Pull over to a safe location Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Traveling too far...
Can FOOSH injuries result in bone nonunion?
Doctors use the acronym "FOOSH" to refer to a fall onto an outstretched hand, as well as injuries that result from it. FOOSH injuries may include bone fractures, many of which heal on their own with conservative treatment, but bone nonunion is a possible complication....
Business owners’ responsibilities to prevent slip and falls
Stores and other businesses are responsible for keeping their customers safe. Slip-and-fall accidents are common and can result in serious bodily harm, including head injuries and fractures. When a business owner does not take reasonable steps to prevent such an...
What do I do after a stray dog attacks my child?
A parent's worst experience is to see their child suffer. You want to take their pain away and make sure they don't get hurt again. Some accidents are unavoidable, and if a dog with no leash, collar or tag bites your child there may not be many legal options for you....
What you should know about whiplash
When you think of car accidents, you might imagine broken bones, cuts, bruises or some other visible injury. However, these are not the only effects that a car crash can have on your body. In fact, one of the most common types of car accident injuries is often...
Report shows the costs and recovery of a serious dog attack
Dog bites may range from close calls to catastrophic injuries or even death. Each of them merits closer investigation to rule out certain factors like total harm, infection or rabies. While one dog bite may result in injury and trauma, a pack of dogs worsens the...